A Air Force F-35A Lightning II from Eglin Air Force Base taxis down the flightline before takeoff during Checkered Flag 17-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 8, 2016. During the exercise, the F-35s work alongside F-22 Raptors, F-15E Strike Eagles, F-16 Fighting Falcons, HH-60G Pave Hawks and an E-3 Sentry to ensure seamless integration of these airframes.

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